a trip to new york or philly could cost $10 or $20. there's a way to check up on their track records before you arrive. the federal motor carrier safety administration created the app for ipad and iphones to check the safety record of any bus company. federal regulators are cracking down on bus companies after several deadly crashes including this one in virginia last year. safety advocates say it's important for riders do their homework. >> we would encourage anyone who is selecting a motor coach travel, where does it stop, is it a safe place, is it easily accessible terminal. >> discount bus travel is popular in the united states, especially on the east coast. there are 750 million trips on those buses every year. >>> when it comes to ipad use, a lot of consumers are opting for a smaller package. according to business trader.com, ipad minis are outselling the bigger brother 2 to 1. while apple projected sales close to equal for the last quarter of this year, the ipad minis are flying off shelves faster. insider sources say that apple